As a newbie, should I start off with a 9. Ideally, get a fitting, but if you can’t, for beginners, I’d suggest a 10. It’s easier to get the ball in the air. The extra loft helps with forgiveness on mishits. If you’re new to the game, a driver with a loft between 10. These higher lofts help you launch the ball more easily and give you a bit more forgiveness if your swing isn’t quite consistent yet.While some players associate lower-lofted drivers with more distance, many find that a higher loft like 12 degrees can actually improve carry distance, particularly for golfers with slower swing speeds. The higher ball flight can produce better overall distance, especially when the ball is launched at an optimal angle.Anywhere between 8. If you have a mid-swing speed of 95-104 mph, a driver loft of between 10-11. If you hit up on the ball you likely already have some launch pre-built into your shot, as such you may require less loft to reach optimal launch numbers.Keegan Bradley – 2. MPH Although he’s right around the PGA Tour average in terms of clubhead speed, he makes up for it by being extremely efficient with his driver delivery. He achieves that using a TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus with 10. A 70-year-old man typically hits a driver around 200-220 yards, a 7-iron about 135-145 yards, and a pitching wedge approximately 90-100 yards. However, these distances can vary based on individual fitness levels, swing technique, and equipment quality.A Realistic Goal for Beginner Golfers If you’re regularly hitting your driver around 180 yards for men and 140 yards or more for women, you’re doing very well. Anything in the 160–200 yard range is typical for a newcomer, and reaching 220 yards or more shows that your technique and consistency are starting to click.Let’s say we have a male golfer with a swing speed of 90 mph. According to the swing speed distance chart, he should expect to hit his driver around 240 yards and his irons between 135-155 yards.Recent data sheds light on this intriguing question, revealing that only about 10% of golfers consistently achieve drives of 300 yards or more. This statistic might surprise some, especially considering the advancements in equipment technology over recent years.Most golfers can benefit from a driver with more loft (9. The higher the loft, the greater the launch angle and the longer the drive. This is especially true for those with slower swing speeds or an attack angle that’s more steeper than average. The R9, elegantly shaped with a 400cc head size, incorporated our first loft sleeve to change both loft and face angle. Now the golfer could change face angle, lie angle and loft to dial in the perfect launch conditions.The ideal driver loft depends on your swing speed and the attack angle. Average players who swing the club less than 95 MPH will likely find that a 10. Better players who can control their drives and want the most distance will lean more toward a 9-degree driver. Having more loft, fairway woods are easier to hit than driver – they don’t go quite as far, but a 3 wood in the right hands can still travel well in excess of 220 yards. If you’re looking for an easy-hitting alternative to a driver, then you’ll probably want a 2,3 or 4 wood.